VW Anti Gun Violence Rally TONIGHT, Champs in Morton Grove. Come out for this GTG...
07-12-2006, 06:23 AM
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VW Anti Gun Violence Rally TONIGHT, Champs in Morton Grove. Come out for this GTG...
So.... there was this VW guy on VWvortex... he was shot by a gang member who mistakenly took him as a rival. In the head, point blank, 630pm, public park. The gang member is currently awaiting trial... the vw guy's best friend (matt) was given the kid's 84 GTI. He got it fixed up and drove it to the funeral, and all his friends signed it. He has since paired up with the million mom march (www.millionmommarch.com) and is trying to raise money.... so bring $20 to donate or something.... he has been getting press in the VW community, one tuner donated a motor, another a suspension, etc.... He is currently making stops on his way to waterfest...
<img src="http://www.tomassporttuning.com/gallery/albums/etv_classics/aah.jpg">
so tonight, he will be in chicago... and the meeting point is Champs in Morton Grove...
Champs Sports Bar and Grill
9001 N. Waukegan Rd.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
7pm tonight, wed 7/12
info on the rally:
<a href="http://www.tomassporttuning.com/end-the-violence/">http://www.tomassporttuning.com/end-the-violence/</a>
the early thread:
<a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2336893">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2336893</a>
<a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2664186">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2664186</a>
<img src="http://www.tomassporttuning.com/gallery/albums/etv_classics/aah.jpg">
so tonight, he will be in chicago... and the meeting point is Champs in Morton Grove...
Champs Sports Bar and Grill
9001 N. Waukegan Rd.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
7pm tonight, wed 7/12
info on the rally:
<a href="http://www.tomassporttuning.com/end-the-violence/">http://www.tomassporttuning.com/end-the-violence/</a>
the early thread:
<a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2336893">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2336893</a>
<a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2664186">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2664186</a>
07-12-2006, 07:56 AM
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Dude.....I will be with Chicago's finest Concierge
On this bad boy.....
<img src="http://www.audipages.com/images/sm_DSC00011.JPG">
BTW, that's 26,900 lbs force causing that list.....
<img src="http://www.audipages.com/images/sm_DSC00011.JPG">
BTW, that's 26,900 lbs force causing that list.....
07-12-2006, 10:11 AM
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Excuse me, but just what is the cause? Is it to disarm law abiding citizens so only
criminals like the one who shot this kid will be armed?
If so count me out.
And, BTW, this is the AudiWorld <b>not</b> "AntiGunWorld". There are other places for this kind of political proseletising!!
If so count me out.
And, BTW, this is the AudiWorld <b>not</b> "AntiGunWorld". There are other places for this kind of political proseletising!!
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07-12-2006, 11:35 AM
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While not as cool at the Million MILF March, it's still a good cause.
What started as one of the largest marches on Washington (read our history), is now a national network of 75 Chapters around the U.S. that work locally, yet stand together, in their fight against gun violence and the devastation it causes. As part of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the Million Mom March Chapters believe that:
all Americans have the right to be safe from gun violence in their homes, neighborhoods, schools, and places of work and worship.
all children have the right to grow up in environments free from the threat of gun violence.
gun violence is a public health crisis that harms not only the physical, but also the spiritual, social, and economic health of our families and communities.
the availability and lethality of guns make death or severe injury more likely in domestic violence, criminal activity, suicide attempts, and unintentional shootings.
it is possible to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by gun violence with reasonable, common sense policy.
Million Mom March Chapters work locally in five programmatic areas:
1. Federal Legislation and Elections
Million Mom March Chapters work to pass sensible gun laws (and prevent the demise of current gun laws) on the Federal level. Current Federal legislative priorities include a national initiative to childproof all new handguns by 2015. Chapters also work on electing Federal candidates who support sensible gun laws.
2. State Legislation and Elections
Working on state legislation builds momentum toward passing Federal legislation and helps to build the movement while protecting lives in each state. Chapters also work to elect local and state candidates to help pass (or move forward) their legislative goals.
3. Education and Awareness Campaigns
Education is a key component of the Chapter's work, for it is through educating the country about the problems of gun violence that we can begin to effect change. As Million Mom March Chapters, our educational priorities include:
educating adults about the economic, spiritual, and health toll of gun death and injury, including domestic violence, suicide, and unintentional shootings.
educating the public about the need for childproof guns that will prevent child gun death and injury.
educating parents and other adults about the dangers of keeping firearms in the home, encouraging adults who chose to keep a firearm to store their gun locked and unloaded, with the ammunition stored separately. and encouraging parents to ask if guns are safely stored at places where their children play and visit.
Ideally, a Chapter's educational programs will stem from and lead back to their legislative priorities.
4. Linking with Victims
Million Mom March Chapters work to actively and appropriately incorporate the authentic experiences of victims and co-victims into the movement to prevent firearm injury and death. As mothers and others, the Million Mom March Chapter is called to responsible action for remembering victims, such as creating a victim's memorial (garden, wall) or a commemorative activity (bell ringing, vigils). Chapters across the country link with individuals who have been touched by gun violence in order that these important voices are provided the opportunity to impact life saving policies at local, state, and national levels.
5. Coalition Building/Community Outreach
As Million Mom March Chapters, we recognize that we cannot do this alone. We must reach out to like-minded organizations in our community to help grow the movement. Not only are Chapters encouraged to work with other gun violence prevention groups, but also with health organizations, victims groups, law enforcement, school groups, religious communities, and the business community. By connecting across sectors of the community, all Chapter activities become more effective, the Chapter becomes stronger, and the movement as whole is strengthened.
all Americans have the right to be safe from gun violence in their homes, neighborhoods, schools, and places of work and worship.
all children have the right to grow up in environments free from the threat of gun violence.
gun violence is a public health crisis that harms not only the physical, but also the spiritual, social, and economic health of our families and communities.
the availability and lethality of guns make death or severe injury more likely in domestic violence, criminal activity, suicide attempts, and unintentional shootings.
it is possible to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by gun violence with reasonable, common sense policy.
Million Mom March Chapters work locally in five programmatic areas:
1. Federal Legislation and Elections
Million Mom March Chapters work to pass sensible gun laws (and prevent the demise of current gun laws) on the Federal level. Current Federal legislative priorities include a national initiative to childproof all new handguns by 2015. Chapters also work on electing Federal candidates who support sensible gun laws.
2. State Legislation and Elections
Working on state legislation builds momentum toward passing Federal legislation and helps to build the movement while protecting lives in each state. Chapters also work to elect local and state candidates to help pass (or move forward) their legislative goals.
3. Education and Awareness Campaigns
Education is a key component of the Chapter's work, for it is through educating the country about the problems of gun violence that we can begin to effect change. As Million Mom March Chapters, our educational priorities include:
educating adults about the economic, spiritual, and health toll of gun death and injury, including domestic violence, suicide, and unintentional shootings.
educating the public about the need for childproof guns that will prevent child gun death and injury.
educating parents and other adults about the dangers of keeping firearms in the home, encouraging adults who chose to keep a firearm to store their gun locked and unloaded, with the ammunition stored separately. and encouraging parents to ask if guns are safely stored at places where their children play and visit.
Ideally, a Chapter's educational programs will stem from and lead back to their legislative priorities.
4. Linking with Victims
Million Mom March Chapters work to actively and appropriately incorporate the authentic experiences of victims and co-victims into the movement to prevent firearm injury and death. As mothers and others, the Million Mom March Chapter is called to responsible action for remembering victims, such as creating a victim's memorial (garden, wall) or a commemorative activity (bell ringing, vigils). Chapters across the country link with individuals who have been touched by gun violence in order that these important voices are provided the opportunity to impact life saving policies at local, state, and national levels.
5. Coalition Building/Community Outreach
As Million Mom March Chapters, we recognize that we cannot do this alone. We must reach out to like-minded organizations in our community to help grow the movement. Not only are Chapters encouraged to work with other gun violence prevention groups, but also with health organizations, victims groups, law enforcement, school groups, religious communities, and the business community. By connecting across sectors of the community, all Chapter activities become more effective, the Chapter becomes stronger, and the movement as whole is strengthened.
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Fun facts to consider:
Enumerating the Toll Guns Take on American Lives
Gun Deaths -- All
In the last five years, 150,000 people have been killed by a firearm in America, 15,000 of them children and teens.
30,136 people were killed in America by gunfire in one year, according to the most recent data, which averages to more than 82 people a day -- or a person killed by a gun every 17 minutes.
The U.S. has the highest rate of deaths from gunfire in the industrialized world.
Gun Deaths -- Children and Teens (0-19)
2,849 children and teenagers were killed in America by gunfire in one year, according to the most recent data, which averages to 8 children and teenagers a day -- or one child or teen killed by a gun every 3 hours.
Every three days, we lose a classroom of children as a result of gun violence.
The number of children killed by gunfire in a year has been reduced by 16% in the last five years.
The overall firearm-related death rate among U.S. children under the age of 15 was nearly 12 times higher than among children in 25 other industrialized countries combined.
Gun Injuries
In 2004, there were 64,389 people injured by a firearm in America -- that's more than 176 injuries per day. And 22% of the injuries (13,846) were incurred by children and teens.
Ownership and Storage
34% of children in the United States (representing more than 22 million children in 11 million homes) live in homes with at least one firearm. In 69% of homes with firearms and children, more than one firearm is present. Among homes with children and firearms, 40% had at least one unlocked firearm and 13% kept their unlocked firearm loaded or stored with ammunition.
Suicide -- Children and Teens (0-19)
On average during each of the last 10 years, 1,040 children/teens committed suicide with a firearm each year; more than 128 each year were younger than 15-years-old.
School Shootings
Two-thirds of the 41 students involved in 37 school-shooting incidents from 1974-2000 got their guns from their own home or that of a relative.
Gun Deaths -- All
In the last five years, 150,000 people have been killed by a firearm in America, 15,000 of them children and teens.
30,136 people were killed in America by gunfire in one year, according to the most recent data, which averages to more than 82 people a day -- or a person killed by a gun every 17 minutes.
The U.S. has the highest rate of deaths from gunfire in the industrialized world.
Gun Deaths -- Children and Teens (0-19)
2,849 children and teenagers were killed in America by gunfire in one year, according to the most recent data, which averages to 8 children and teenagers a day -- or one child or teen killed by a gun every 3 hours.
Every three days, we lose a classroom of children as a result of gun violence.
The number of children killed by gunfire in a year has been reduced by 16% in the last five years.
The overall firearm-related death rate among U.S. children under the age of 15 was nearly 12 times higher than among children in 25 other industrialized countries combined.
Gun Injuries
In 2004, there were 64,389 people injured by a firearm in America -- that's more than 176 injuries per day. And 22% of the injuries (13,846) were incurred by children and teens.
Ownership and Storage
34% of children in the United States (representing more than 22 million children in 11 million homes) live in homes with at least one firearm. In 69% of homes with firearms and children, more than one firearm is present. Among homes with children and firearms, 40% had at least one unlocked firearm and 13% kept their unlocked firearm loaded or stored with ammunition.
Suicide -- Children and Teens (0-19)
On average during each of the last 10 years, 1,040 children/teens committed suicide with a firearm each year; more than 128 each year were younger than 15-years-old.
School Shootings
Two-thirds of the 41 students involved in 37 school-shooting incidents from 1974-2000 got their guns from their own home or that of a relative.